Neighborhood Youth Achievement Program: Bike Wise in West Philadelphia Clinic

Injury Free Coalition for Kids

Date: Sat, Jun 14, 2003
Time: 10am - 1pm

Location: Guion Bluford School lot, 58th and Master Streets
Organizer/Sponsor: David Holtzman

Our Bike Wise in West Philadelphia Clinics aim to educate children about ways they can be safe while riding a bike. The Safety Clinics focus on the importance of wearing a properly fitting helmet every time you ride a bike, scooter, rollerblades, or skateboard and also go through the necessary steps to make sure a helmet fits correctly. We also talk about the dangers of riding and ways to be safe. This includes what to wear, where to ride, important traffic signs and hand signals to know, and riding skills for riding on streets that are crowded with moving and parked cars, pedestrians, and other obstacles.

Depending upon the venue, children will receive a free, individually fitted helmet from IFCK Philadelphia. In addition, if space permits we will hold a Safety Clinic outside where kids can practice several cycling skills that are important in staying safe while riding.

Contact Information

David Holtzman
215-590-4010
holtzman@email.chop.edu